BMW M3 (E30) Market Values & Price History
The homologation original. DriveIndex tracks 8 E30-generation M3 models across model years 1986–1991, with current market values from $27,250 to $175,834, built on 149 verified auction sales. 2 are for sale now. Sold prices across the generation are down 5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex — 149 verified auction sales across E30-generation M3 models, latest sale Aug 7, 2026. Methodology
E30 Models & Values (8)
| Model | Years | Market Value | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | 1986–1991 | $54,000–$87,231 | 109 |
| BMW M3 Sport Evo | 1990 | $157,796 | 11 |
| BMW M3 2.5L | 1987–1990 | $65,780–$120,525 | 9 |
| BMW M3 Convertible | 1989–1991 | $125,070–$175,834 | 8 |
| BMW M3 Evolution II | 1988 | $149,825 | 5 |
| BMW M3 Race Car | 1988–1989 | $38,425–$39,000 | 3 |
| BMW M3 Track Car | 1988–1991 | $27,250–$79,579 | 3 |
| BMW M3 Rally Car | 1988 | $61,000 | 1 |
BMW M3 by Generation
Recent E30 M3 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | $84,000 | 77,000 mi |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $64,000 | 159,000 mi |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $75,000 | 121,000 mi |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $62,500 | 81,000 mi |
| Jul 26, 2026 | $50,500 | 109,000 mi |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $70,250 | 99,000 mi |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $93,700 | 76,000 mi |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $112,500 | 48,000 mi |
| Jun 19, 2026 | $83,000 | 83,000 mi |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $55,000 | 148,000 mi |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $61,000 | 207,000 mi |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $191,000 | 25,000 mi |
Verified results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
Every model above has a DriveIndex Value Signal — whether it's appreciating, stable, or depreciating, its 1–5 year projection, and the best months to buy and sell.
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What years is the E30 M3?
DriveIndex tracks E30-generation M3 cars across model years 1986–1991, spanning 8 distinct models.
How much is a E30 M3 worth?
Current market values for E30-generation M3 models range from $27,250 to $175,834, depending on the model and specification. The median verified sale is $72,500, across 149 verified auction sales.
Is the E30 M3 appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for E30-generation cars are down 5% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For each model's Value Signal classification and 1–5 year projection, open it on DriveIndex.
Which E30 models does DriveIndex track?
8 E30-generation models including M3, M3 Sport Evo, M3 2.5L, M3 Convertible, M3 Evolution II. Each has its own live market value, price history, and recent sales on DriveIndex.